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broccoli

[brok-uh-lee, brok-lee] / ˈbrɒk ə li, ˈbrɒk li /


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Farms in California’s Imperial Valley depend entirely on the river to grow crops including hay, broccoli and lettuce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

On one side were the vegetables and herbs: tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, mini broccoli, chives, parsley, tarragon and chervil.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

He grows cauliflowers, broccoli, leeks and brussel sprouts around Comber in County Down.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Foods rich in soluble fiber include many fruits and vegetables, such as apples, avocados, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Their picture had been in the Logan County Gazette a bunch of times, and Sheed always looked like he was trying to suck broccoli from his teeth.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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